With traditional number nines seemingly seen as a dying breed, clubs are looking to other parts of the pitch for goals.
That shift makes creative midfielders who can unlock defences especially valuable.
England appear to have produced several such players at the same time — although Tottenham have spent £185m this summer on a midfield duo, Italy’s Sandro Tonali and Portugal’s Matheus Fernandes.
With the Premier League’s home-grown rule in place — requiring that at least eight spots in a 25-man squad are filled by players trained in England or Wales — clubs are also expected to pay a premium for graduates of Football Association academies.
And after Anderson and Rogers secured moves, could Scott and Wharton be next?
Bournemouth have already turned down a £64m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Scott as they try to keep hold of the 22-year-old, who impressed on the south coast, particularly from January onward.
Scott was named in his first England squad last November and later joined Thomas Tuchel’s extended pre-World Cup training camp in Florida, but he has yet to make a senior international appearance.
Crystal Palace midfielder Wharton has long been highly rated, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City previously registering interest.
Both just 22, they illustrate the depth of English talent and upside in that position.
While they may not be the world’s best yet, they belong to a cohort in their early 20s nearing their peak — and would only move for premium fees.